Province

Nova Scotia

Conserving Canada's ocean playground.

Canada’s ocean playground

Coastal regions support colonies of sea ducks and shore birds like eiders and black ducks and piping plovers.

Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore is coveted recreational land. It’s also critical habitat for waterfowl like the common eider and black duck. By working with partners, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) helps ensure this important habitat is conserved.

Wondering if our conservation work adds up?

Our conservation footprint in Nova Scotia

448 Habitat projects

53,612 Acres conserved

672 Landowner partners

Explore Wetlands in Nova Scotia

Visit wetlands in Nova Scotia, where coastal and inland marshes offer excellent birdwatching and outdoor exploration. Explore walking trails, wildlife viewing and peaceful nature experiences.

Wetland Centre – Shubenacadie Wildlife Park Project

Every day from May through October, the Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park brims with excited kids catching aquatic invertebrates, fish, frogs and tadpoles, seeing a black bear or moose up close, and learning why Nova Scotia’s wetlands and wildlife are so important. The wetland interpretive centre—built by Ducks Unlimited Canada…